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$69+ Cheap flights from Illinois to El Salvador

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SAL
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to El Salvador

Cheapest flights from Illinois to El Salvador
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to El Salvador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/114:10 pmORD - SAL
Nonstop4h 55mAvianca
Thu 12/1810:00 amSAL - ORD
Nonstop4h 50mAvianca
Deal found 12/10$331
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/107:33 amORD - SAL
1 stop13h 02mCopa Airlines
Thu 12/117:30 amSAL - ORD
1 stop16h 35mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/9$357
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/134:10 pmORD - SAL
Nonstop4h 55mAvianca
Sat 12/2710:00 amSAL - ORD
Nonstop4h 50mAvianca
Deal found 12/10$400
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/168:49 amORD - SAL
1 stop7h 11mAvianca
Tue 12/2310:00 amSAL - ORD
Nonstop4h 50mAvianca
Deal found 12/10$421
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/242:35 pmORD - SAL
1 stop6h 30mAvianca
Thu 12/2510:00 amSAL - ORD
Nonstop4h 50mAvianca
Deal found 12/11$446
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/107:33 amORD - SAL
1 stop13h 02mCopa Airlines
Tue 12/232:01 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop10h 04mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/10$448
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/112:21 pmORD - SAL
1 stop6h 58mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/186:55 amSAL - ORD
1 stop14h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$450
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/177:35 amORD - SAL
1 stop8h 25mAvianca
Sun 12/215:30 amSAL - ORD
1 stop7h 45mAvianca
Deal found 12/10$463
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/116:00 amMDW - SAL
1 stop7h 11mDelta
Thu 12/182:26 pmSAL - MDW
1 stop9h 21mDelta
Deal found 12/10$470
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/286:30 amMLI - SAL
2 stops42h 06mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/214:40 pmSAL - MLI
2 stops22h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$628
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/283:21 pmMLI - SAL
2 stops21h 16mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/213:21 pmSAL - MLI
1 stop19h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$645
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/216:00 amMDW - SAL
2 stops27h 35mFrontier
Sat 1/172:52 pmSAL - MDW
1 stop17h 11mFrontier
Deal found 12/9$650

Find flight deals from Illinois to El Salvador

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to El Salvador flight deals. Data was last updated December 12, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$214
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One-way from

$69
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$717

Good round-trip deal

$253 or less

Good one-way deal

$139 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to El Salvador that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to El Salvador that are best for you.

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ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

7:20 am-2:52 pm

1 stop7h 32m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 1/25

4:02 pm-11:22 am

1 stop19h 20m

$214

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

8:54 am-9:19 pm

1 stop12h 25m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 2/18

4:40 pm-7:46 am

1 stop15h 06m

$220

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/24

12:00 pm-2:52 pm

1 stop26h 52m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 1/31

11:54 am-8:18 am

1 stop20h 24m

$226

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/28

6:20 pm-3:24 pm

1 stop21h 04m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 3/7

6:55 am-12:26 am

1 stop17h 31m

$227

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/15

4:10 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 1/20

4:02 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$236

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/22

7:20 am-2:52 pm

1 stop7h 32m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 1/27

4:02 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$239

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

4:10 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 1/25

4:02 pm-11:22 am

1 stop19h 20m

$239

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

4:41 pm-2:52 pm

2 stops22h 11m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 1/21

11:23 am-10:38 pm

1 stop11h 15m

$252

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/16

3:22 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop28h 18m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 1/19

10:09 am-8:18 am

1 stop22h 09m

$253

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/1

5:30 am-1:10 pm

1 stop7h 40m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 2/12

2:35 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop9h 22m

$270

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to El Salvador

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to El Salvador

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to El Salvador?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to El Salvador (average of $149). Flying from Illinois to El Salvador in March is currently the most expensive (average of $355). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IL to SV?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to El Salvador. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

When flying from Illinois to El Salvador, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 38% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Illinois to El Salvador?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to El Salvador. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to El Salvador flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to El Salvador. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to El Salvador?

    For as low as $270, Spirit Airlines can have you in El Salvador from Illinois in 7h 10m. The distance between Illinois and El Salvador is about 1958 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to El Salvador one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Illinois to El Salvador are Frontier ($66), Avianca ($80), and United Airlines ($84).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to El Salvador that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to El Salvador flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to El Salvador?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to El Salvador.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to El Salvador?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to El Salvador by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to El Salvador?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to El Salvador (average of $149). Flying from Illinois to El Salvador in March is currently the most expensive (average of $355). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Illinois to El Salvador

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to El Salvador. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$149Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$175Average$609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$202Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$211Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$230Average$621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$266Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$286Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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